Skills/Qualifications

• Strong background/academic acumen in animal/veterinary science.
• In-depth knowledge of the nutritional control of reproduction in cattle.  

Specific Requirements

• An in-depth knowledge of microbiological and molecular techniques is an advantage but not mandatory.  
• Applicants must speak and write fluently in English
• Candidates should demonstrate their interest and practical experience in handling cattle, as the project will involve actively working with the cattle.

Benefits

The candidates will be employed according to the MSCA Doctoral Network rules and follow the regulations of the hosting institution.  The financial package will include the monthly researcher allowances subdivided into

1) a living allowance of €3,400 per month (country correction coefficient applies - The living allowance is a gross amount, including compulsory deductions under national law, such as employer and employee social security contributions and direct taxes)

2) a mobility allowance of €600 per month and,

3) a family allowance per month, where applicable. 

Doctoral candidates will be given an employment contract for 36 months by their host institution and will be entitled to full employee benefits and inclusion in social security schemes of the host country.

You have the chance to join a comprehensive, interactive and international training programme, as well as training across international institutions

Eligibility criteria

Supported researchers: applicants must be doctoral candidates, i.e., not already in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of recruitment. Researchers who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but who have not yet formally been awarded the doctoral degree will not be considered eligible.

Mobility rule: researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (e.g., work, studies) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date.  

 

Selection process

Application Procedure

Applications (in English) must include the following documents in a single PDF file:

1.  Cover letter (max 500 words) including a statement why you are suited for this position, demonstrating any relevant techniques used and your expected impact on the project. 

2. Curriculum vitae (max 3 pages) - the CV must be without gaps, in order to easily check the mobility and experience requirements. 

3. Transcripts of B.Sc. and M.Sc. courses, including grades.

4. One written academic reference included

In case the Master’s Degree has not been obtained at the closing date for application, the candidate has to submit a declaration signed by their supervisor or University official stating that the degree will be obtained by the time of PhD enrolment (1st September 2024)

Please send your application documents in a single PDF to bullnet@ul.ie. 

The subject line of the email must be in the following format: “BullNet: application for DC1”.  Ineligible or incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

The candidates will initially be evaluated on the basis of the received documents against the following criteria:

•    Academic record

•    Scientific quality of the applicant’s CV

•    Expected individual impact and benefit to the fellow and to the project

•    Previous experience in the subject areas of Bullnet

Shortlisting and Interviews

The short-listed candidates will then be interviewed by a panel that will include the recruiting PIs plus additional consortium members with a balance in terms of gender and varied sector experience.  The selection procedure will be open, transparent, and merit-based, fully aligned with the EURAXESS Code of Conduct (https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/charter/code).  Although the selection will be based on the quality of applications, gender balance will also be considered.

This deadline has been extended and so interviews will take place in mid August.